Debunking Alkaline Ionized Water Myths

Posted by: tyent On August 29, 2012 3:17 pm

Is believing in the benefits of alkaline ionized water as silly as believing in the tooth fairy? If you buy a water ionizer, are you basically buying a nonsensical ticket to the North Pole? Scientific research and experiments say no. We debunk several of the most common myths about alkaline ionized water, and explain why Tyent Water™ really is a health transformation that you can be certain about.

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MYTH: Alkaline ionized water is just like regular drinking water.

FACT: Alkaline ionized water has health-enhancing properties that regular water doesn’t have. Tyent water ionizers transform regular drinking water into alkaline ionized water, which is more hydrating than conventional water (by six times!) and can help the body’s pH …

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Going Green in the Kitchen

Posted by: tyent On August 24, 2012 1:34 pm

If you’re not careful, cooking can be a wasteful affair. Between the waste produced from food, packaging, and trash, you could find yourself making quite the negative impact on the environment.

Clean up your kitchen act, and go green in the kitchen, with these earth-friendly kitchen gadgets, usage tips, and more.

Begin composting. Composting is a great go-green tool in your kitchen arsenal. Composting is the best way to recycle food scraps and peels. Instead of throwing these things away and contributing to landfills, compost them in your soil. You get the added bonus of enriching your soil, so if you ever wanted to start gardening, now’s the time. With the right tools, starting a compost pile can be simple, …

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Back-to-School Hydration Tips for Kids

Posted by: tyent On August 23, 2012 8:04 pm

What was your favorite part of back-to-school as a kid? Maybe it was the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, or the excitement of a new classroom, or getting to see those playmates you didn’t get to see over the summer. Whatever your favorite part of school was, you probably weren’t crazy about getting ill (cough medicine—gross!). Now, as a parent, wouldn’t you try to do everything in your power to ensure your kid doesn’t become sick during the school year?

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As parents, we tend to focus so much of our energy on the complicated parts of raising our children: making sure they’re registered for the right classes, giving them preventative medicines and vitamins, and signing them up …

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7 Tweetable Facts about Water

Posted by: tyent On August 21, 2012 2:33 pm

Water is the most important substance on the planet. All living creatures need it to survive, but many of us either aren’t consuming enough of it or are consuming it from less-than-pure sources.

Check out these seven fascinating facts about water—and then click “Tweet it” to share your favorite fact with your Twitter followers! Just make sure you’re logged into Twitter, and share away.

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At birth, water accounts for approximately 80% of an infant’s body weight. [Tweet it!]

By the time a person feels thirsty, his or her body has lost over 1 percent of its total water amount. [Tweet it!]

Alkaline ionized water is up to six times more hydrating than conventional …

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Skips and Swaps: 5 Easy Food and Drink Swaps to Cut Calories

Posted by: tyent On August 16, 2012 2:14 pm

What if you could make a few easy food and drink swaps to drop several hundred calories in a day? Small calorie cuts can make a big difference for your long-term fitness goals. Consider this: Each pound of body fat equals approximately 3500 calories. So, if you eat 500 fewer calories per day, you’ll automatically be losing one pound of body fat per week.

It sounds simple, but in reality, making the right food decisions can be difficult. Keep these five food and drink swaps in mind the next time you’re choosing a snack or meal, and know that you’re picking the lower-calorie option! (Plus, try these tips for switching from soda to water.)

1. Skip: spinach artichoke dip

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Coolest Kitchen Designs from around the World

Posted by: tyent On August 13, 2012 6:31 pm

What better way to be inspired to add lovely design touches to your kitchen than photos from around the world? These kitchens hail from Georgia to New Zealand, and there’s a bit of something for everyone.

Atlanta, Georgia Kitchen

This kitchen is a new, glossy take on a 1920’s kitchen. The marble tiled walls, white paint, and light filled entryway give the kitchen a very clean, pristine feeling. The crown moldings and arched doorways pay homage to the home’s history, while the stainless steal island, modern appliances, and unique overhead lighting definitely bring this kitchen up to speed.

Northern Italy Kitchen

Extremely clean and modern, this family’s kitchen is actually housed in a historic Italian farmhouse. The home underwent a …

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Quick Tips to Keep Your Vacation Healthy

Posted by: tyent On August 10, 2012 1:34 pm

So you’ve been working out to look your best for an upcoming vacation, and your beach body is ready to make its debut. Don’t let the vacation do a 180 on your health and fitness! Stay in shape and enjoy being away from home with these quick and memorable healthy-vacation tips:

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  • Eat breakfast. It’s tempting to skip breakfast and sleep in during vacation, but eating even a small breakfast will kick-start your metabolism and give you energy each day.
  • Drink plenty of water. Water helps you feel more full and will make those extra-large vacation meals less tempting. Try drinking a full glass of water before each meal.
  • Share small plates and avoid the buffet. You can
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Video Highlight: Michael McKenry Talks Tyent

Posted by: tyent On August 1, 2012 2:14 pm

If you’ve visited our YouTube channel lately, you know that Pittsburgh Pirate catcher Michael McKenry has made an appearance! Michael (also known as “The Fort” or “Fort McKenry”) is a long-time Tyent fan, and he’s shared a few of his favorite things about drinking Tyent alkaline ionized water in the video.

Michael says, “After doing a lot of research, when it comes to alkaline water, Tyent USA is the brand.”

He continues, “It’s just been wonderful to be able to be ahead of the game just a little bit, compared to other guys that are just drinking regular bottled water.”

Curious about if alkaline water is better for you than regular water? Michael’s opinion: “After drinking alkaline water, I now …

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Gizmodo Features Tyent Water Ionizer

Posted by: tyent On July 27, 2012 12:56 pm

Tyent water ionizers have been saturating the news lately—no pun intended. From being featured in DesignBoom and HomeDIT in June, to appearing in Gear Diary and Gadget Review in May, Tyent water ionizers have been a hot topic for people interested in improving their health.

We’re pleased to announce that Tyent was recently featured on Gizmodo, one of the online world’s top-visited technology websites. Check it out!

Gizmodo writes that the Tyent UCE 9000 “can make your water even more healthy than it already is.” Gizmodo also talks about the ability to change the pH level of water coming out of a water ionizer, and how the UCE 9000’s tech-forward and user-friendly interface will appeal to even the most tech-savvy …

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Water’s Path to Your Glass

Posted by: tyent On July 25, 2012 1:21 pm

The earth is an amazing planet, and water is a vital part of our planet and all of the life on it. Over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with oceans. All living things on earth—from forests to schools of fish to our family and friends—need water to survive.

Most of us are lucky to be able to turn on our faucets and pour water into our glasses, pots, and pitchers. Amidst the business and ease of modern life, it’s common to forget how incredible it is that we can drink water whenever we want. As a reminder of why we shouldn’t take that ability for granted, we compiled a few amazing facts about water’s path from the ground, …

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